Draft Wire mock projects 2 talented receiving threats to the Jags

After last weekend’s combine, a crazy amount of mock drafts have been posted on the web including one from our comrades at Draft Wire. In it, managing editor Luke Easterling had the Jacksonville Jaguars starting things off by addressing what may be a big need if Allen Robinson leaves — and that is the wide receiver position.

29. Jacksonville Jaguars
Courtland Sutton
WR
SMU

Allen Robinson isn’t getting the franchise tag, so the Jags could be in need of a true No. 1 receiver this offseason. With Blake Bortles signing an extension of his own, the Jags need to surround him with as many weapons as possible. Sutton is a huge, athletic target who make big plays happen after the catch and in the red zone.

I doubt that any fan of the Jags would be shocked or disappointed with the pick as Sutton looks to be a special talent on film. His skill set as a former basketball player for Southern Methodist University shows up on film as he uses his 6-foot-3, 218 pound, frame well to terrorize opposing defensive backs. In 2017, he was able to accumulate 68 passes for 1,085 yards and 12 touchdowns, while also being named a first-teamer for the American Athletic Conference.

In the second-round, the Jags were slotted Oklahoma tight end Mark Andrews, who was one of Baker Mayfield’s go-to targets over the course of his collegiate career. He managed to accumulate 62 receptions for 958 yards and eight touchdownsin 2017, which are crazy figures for a college tight end. At 6-foot-5, 254 pounds, Andrews would give the Jags a mismatch player for the red zone, which is an area they already flourish in.

In the third and fourth rounds, the Jags were projected to land Humboldt State offensive lineman Alex Cappa and Virginia safety Quin Blanding. Cappa especially would be a solid fit for the Jags as it was reported that they might look to touch up their offensive line in the draft. At 6-foot-7, 305 pounds, Cappa is as nasty as they come in the trenches, which is something Jags coach Doug Marrone covets when looking at lineman.

Meanwhile, Blanding, who is 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, would give the Jags a potential replacement for Barry Church down the road. Additionally, he’s a player I could see the Jags liking due to his durability and experience as he’s played in a total of 49 games and was a four-year starter.

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